The Australian Aboriginal Art Gallery on Broughton Street closed after the owner, Kevin Reid, was shot and killed in September, now his wife is donating his artwork to local schools to keep his legacy alive.

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Kari Reid donated $7,000 worth of Aboriginal art to students at Godley Station Elementary, Tuesday.

"I feel like it's a little bit of Kevin's legacy," Reid said. "It's something that he would have been proud of and so I'm honored to do this."

The students are apart of 21st Century, an after school program that aims to expose students to different cultures.

During his free time this summer, Kevin talked to students about Australian aboriginal artwork and culture.

"It was life changing for our kids," said Nick Allen with 21st Century. "Our youth have never been exposed to that, and his artwork will help expand their minds."

Reid says she knows her husband is smiling knowing that his work will introduce thousands of children to Aboriginal art.

"It makes me feel wonderful because I just feel like Kevin is here with us, and he's watching what's going on, and he's got a big grin on his face because he sees how happy the kids are."